Summary
After a virus of epic proportions overwhelms the planet-with more infected than uninfected-humanity is losing its grip on survival and its only hope is finding a cure and keeping the infected contained.
Good for
- Friends night
- Binge-friendly
- Pure escapism
Skip it if
- You want something to laugh at
- You need an uplifting mood
- Graphic violence bothers you
- You want something quiet and calm
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics and audiences agree
Critics 47Audiences 51GoodWatch 49
Tomatometer47%
Metascore47
Audience score73%
IMDb4.4
Letterboxd · 3 K ratings2.1/5
User score4.2
Running time
1 h 31 min
Shorter than most action movies, −17 min on the typical 108
typical 10891Half of all action movies run 96–127 min.
Reach
Streams in 7 countries, rent or buy in 12 more
Released
2016
February 26, 2016
10 years ago
Genres
ActionScience FictionHorrorLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
- United States
Rated
- PG-13United States
Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.
What's in it
- ViolenceIntense
- Gore, disturbing imagesStrong
- Frightening scenesStrong
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesStrong
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyPure EscapismNot listed for kids or family movie night.
and 14 more20 people
- Rachel NicholsLauren
- Alfie AllenWheeler
- Missi PyleDenise
- Mekhi PhiferGunner
- Paul GuilfoyleDoctor Greer
- Danielle Rose RussellMegan
- Robert Lewis StephensonDavid Thomas
- Amanda BakerElla
Sara TomkoAlice
Dominic BogartSergeant O'Brien
Alexander WardLevel 5 Infected
Jeff AtikCowering Infected
Jaime GallagherMary
Britain SimonsSurvivor
Kim EstesArmed Guard- SSSarah SuitsInfected Survivor
Luke BarnettDesperate Infected
Nea DuneInfected- JBJonathan BuckhouseInfected / Taxi Driver
- SLStephanie LangnasInfected
Directing · 3
- John Suits Director, Producer
- Lana Marks Script Supervisor
- Simoné Gallon-Langton Script Supervisor
Writing · 1
- Dustin T Benson Writer
Production · 14
- Randy Wayne Executive Producer
- Michael Tadross Jr. Executive Producer
- Damiano Tucci Executive Producer
- Curtis Raines Executive Producer
- Gabriel Cowan Producer
- Nicholas Larrabure Associate Producer, Editor
Camera · 11
- Mark Putnam Director of Photography
- Jonathan Bruno Camera Operator
- Jordan Gzesh Additional Camera
- Cody Preston Troxell First Assistant Camera
- Leonard P. Walsh II First Assistant Camera
- Boyd Hobbs Camera Operator
Editing · 3
- Joe Barrucco Dialogue Editor, Supervising Sound Editor
- Josef Sipkins Digital Intermediate
- William Adashek Digital Intermediate
Sound · 3
- Alec Puro Original Music Composer
- Saul Solis Foley
- Kristopher Laflamme Sound Effects Editor
Art · 1
- Lee Yong-ok Production Design
Costume & Make-Up · 6
- Bruna Mebs Costume Design
- Emily Bright Makeup Artist
- Monica Reyes Makeup Artist, Hairstylist
- Hugo Villasenor Makeup Department Head
- Rosalyn Isidro Costume Supervisor
- Trason Fernandes Special Effects Makeup Artist
Visual Effects · 3
- Thomas Sapin Visual Effects Producer
- Neil Lars Visual Effects Producer
- Joshua Marcus Lester Visual Effects Producer
Lighting · 1
- Dustin Gardner Gaffer
Other crew · 2
- Alison Kellerman Makeup Effects
- Tanner White Makeup Effects
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